Buyers still fighting over top-notch stock – Middleton
Buying agency enjoys a 'fruitful' September despite some stiff competition and a 'really challenging' market
What buyers want now: Top town & country buying agents compare notes on post-lockdown demand trends
Two top buying agents - one focused on prime London, and one on prime country houses - reveal what is on their clients' most-wanted lists.
Talking Heads: Chinese buyers have turned to the Home Counties
Before the pandemic, only around one in 20 Chinese and Hong Kong home-buyers used to look for a home in England's Home Counties; now it's nearer one in five, according to a new study.
Only half of new buyers are requesting physical viewings – Chestertons
Applicants appear to be following government advice and only viewing properties they are serious about, observes London agency.
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Former Goldman Sachs exec launches North London buying agency
Sandra Luehrmann’s Properly Home has already secured a number of multi-million pound houses for clients.
Alex Michelin: Why London’s super-prime buyers are no longer driven by location
The significance of postcodes is fading, explains the influential luxury property developer, while demand for unique, individualised homes is rising.
Developer to revive ‘architectural masterpiece’ in SW London
Aldar-owned London Square continues acquisition drive with purchase of Grade II* listed former Surrey County Council HQ.
Cluttons poaches Knight Frank star to head prime resi team
Laura Dam Villena will be leading the 'strategic vision' for Cluttons’ network of PCL branches, as venerable agency eyes an expansion in the sector.
Indian tycoon buys £8.5mn project on Grosvenor Square
'Shell and core' unit came with an illustrious past as the former residence of Countess Raine Spencer.
London Square development pipeline hits £2.7bn, up by 80% since acquisition by Aldar
Developer reveals massive growth & ambitions to 'deliver on its full potential' under new owner.
‘Britain is being turned into the departure lounge’ warns non-dom lobby group
'The government is listening,' say lobbyists calling for a rethink on the abolition of non-dom status.
20,000 sq ft mansion with ‘some of the best views in the South of England’ seeks £14mn
In Pictures: Nine-bed super-home in 45 acres hits the market in Kent.
Buyer sought for ‘exceptionally rare’ development opp overlooking Hampstead Heath
1.21 acre swathe is on one of the most prestigious roads in Highgate.
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